The document provides a summary of the key aspects of the dystopian novel "1984" by George Orwell. It describes the basic setting of London, England in the future under constant surveillance by the totalitarian government of Oceania. It outlines the three superpowers that control the world, the ideologies that motivate them, and introduces the main character Winston Smith who lives an oppressed life in a society of strict control, deprivation, and fear. It compares 1984 to other classic dystopian novels and briefly describes the four ministries that govern Airstrip One.

1. By George Orwell The Last Man in Europe 1984

2. Basic Setting London, England – Airstrip One Superpowers: Oceania Eurasia Eastasia Ideologies: Ingsoc Neo-Bolshevism Death-Worship / Obliteration of the Self

3. The World of 1984

4. Brief Overview Winston Smith Almost 40 Scrawny Member of the “Outer Party” Hates Gov. Control Daring Crimes “ Thoughtcrime” Love affair Joining the “Brotherhood” Classes: Proles Outer Party Inner Party

5. Dystopia Classes Oppression Disease Strict Control Overcrowding Deprivation Terror Corrupt Government Fictional Figurehead Propaganda/ Educational Systems Misery Fear/Disgust of Outside World State/Government Worship

6. Dystopia Books The Giver – Lois Lowry The Time Machine – H. G. Wells Fahrenheit 451 – Ray Bradbury Brave New World – Aldous Huxley In Class: Lord of the Flies – William Golding Animal Farm – George Orwell

7. Airstrip One Ministries Ministry of Peace (Minipax) Navy, Army, War Ministry of Plenty (Miniplenty) Economic affairs, Rationing Ministry of Truth (Minitrue) Changing Information, Propaganda Ministry of Love (Miniluv) Brainwashing, Fear, Torture

8. Techniques Manipulation Posters Two Minutes of Hate Surveillance Telescreens Junior Spies Changing Information Facts History Torture

9. Last Thoughts Interests Situation Improvement: Characters Motivation Rising Action More Symbolism / Foreshadowing / Humor Recommended Patient Mature Bland

10. For Listening